Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Cold Regions
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Trident Maple
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Mexican Hat
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Mexican Hat
In French
Trident Maple
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
arce de Trident
mexican Hat
In Greek
Trident Maple
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Trident klon
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Trident Maple
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Trident Maple and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Trident Maple and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Trident Maple and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Trident Maple and Mexican Hat
Care of Trident Maple and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.